One of the things that I have tried to do this year is to hydrate more.  I know that all the experts tell us to drink 8 ounces of water at a time and that we should drink like a hundred of those an hour, okay I’m kidding, but it’s tough to always be near a watering hole.  I wanted to make sure I got this post up because this is an issue with some conferences, they don’t provide enough ways to stay hydrated.

One thing I certainly noticed at our most recent event in Vegas was the number of parties that took place. Parties mean drinking alcohol and staying up late and that all equals a recipe for needs to hydrate to get over the party flu.  If you have an event, it is important that you give the attendees ways to get back on their feet.  Places like Las Vegas that sit in the middle of the desert are even more at risk for poor hydration.  Put plenty of tables with bottled water, or in our case, we set up portable drinking fountains.  Attendees were able to walk by and grab a water bottle or a cup of water when they had it handy.  It makes for a healthier attendee and that means they come away with a better experience and the chance to attend the next time.

Tags: Conventions, Trade Shows, Water, Concessions